Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini could look to strengthen his
defence during the transfer window, despite admitting his squad is
"too big".
Mancini has made improving team spirit one of his top
priorities, but concedes that is difficult due with the numbers he
has to work with at Eastlands.
As City are not in Europe this term the former Inter Milan
boss believes he has more than enough numbers at his disposal, but
with a Champions League place the target for the current season and
a title challenge the aim next term, the Italian is looking to
bring in added strength in defence.
He said: "We have many good and talented players in the
squad, but we need to improve our team spirit. The squad is too
big.
"It becomes difficult to work with more than 24 players when
you don't play in Europe.
"We won't change many players. I am satisfied with them and
after one month here I have to admit the situation is much better
then I expected before starting the job.
"Maybe we will need to strengthen the defence, but overall
I'm happy with these players."
Mancini insists the big-spenders will fight to the very end
in the Premier League title race, but a place in the top four is
the overall aim for the campaign.
"I would be arrogant if I said that we are going to win the
Premier League this year," he said.
"But I really think we can fight until the very end.
"The target I have set is a place in the next Champions
League, which would be a huge step forward for this club. But you
shouldn't put limits on your ambitions."
